'The Sabres game against the New York Islanders on Monday had already been postponed with Wednesday home game against the New Jersey Devils and Thursday’s road game against the New York Islanders now in jeopardy.' … [Read more...] about Sabres add three to NHL COVID-19 Protocol list
Archives for December 2021
Sabres cancel Sunday's practice following holiday break
'Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reports that the NHL is looking into how they can protect themselves to start getting games in.' … [Read more...] about Sabres cancel Sunday’s practice following holiday break
Buffalo Sabres coach Don Granato, forwards Mark Jankowski, Dylan Cozens placed in COVID-19 protocol
'The Sabres now have five players and their head coach in COVID-19 protocol.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres coach Don Granato, forwards Mark Jankowski, Dylan Cozens placed in COVID-19 protocol
Head coach Don Granato, forwards Cozens and Jankowski placed in COVID-19 protocol
'Buffalo’s numbers are part of a growing number of teams with players in the NHL’s COVID protocol. The league had 50 games postponed before going on holiday break before Christmas. Friday, the league announced they would extend the postponement through games scheduled to be played on December 27th.' … [Read more...] about Head coach Don Granato, forwards Cozens and Jankowski placed in COVID-19 protocol
Sabres: Granato, Cozens, Jankowski enter COVID protocol
'"They didn't want to rush things. They wanted to make sure they were squared away with the testing and everything else, so they wanted to have the extra day to do that. The teams, if everything's OK, are still going to practice on Sunday. ... What they're going to do is, players are going to come in and test. Then they're going to go out to their cars, and they're going to … [Read more...] about Sabres: Granato, Cozens, Jankowski enter COVID protocol
Granato, Jankowski, Cozens enter NHL's COVID-19 protocol
'All three individuals are asymptomatic at this time.' … [Read more...] about Granato, Jankowski, Cozens enter NHL’s COVID-19 protocol
Power makes history with hat trick in World Juniors opener
'Owen Power became the first Canadian defenseman in World Juniors history to record a hat trick during Canada's tournament-opening 6-3 victory over Czechia on Monday.' … [Read more...] about Power makes history with hat trick in World Juniors opener
A 'big part' of Sabres' future, Peyton Krebs determined to work his way to Buffalo
'“I think it’s been pretty good for the most part,” he said. “I’ve definitely had my ups and downs in terms of consistency. I’m trying to really hone in on that. I have definitely been putting pressure on myself. I want to be up in the NHL really bad, and I want to do really well. The biggest thing for me is relax, play hockey and have fun out there.”' … [Read more...] about A ‘big part’ of Sabres’ future, Peyton Krebs determined to work his way to Buffalo
Inside the NHL: Wild night for Devils GM Tom Fitzgerald watching son make Sabres debut
'"I wasn't really shocked, but it was more just stunned," Tom Fitzgerald told The Buffalo News by phone this week while driving home to Boston for the holiday. "You're thinking, 'This is the day. Oh my God. That day, here it is.' It's what every player waits for. He was all excited because they had just played a game in Rochester and then the next day he told us they said he … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: Wild night for Devils GM Tom Fitzgerald watching son make Sabres debut
Monday’s Sabres home game against Islanders postponed
'The Sabres’ next scheduled contest is Wednesday at home against the New Jersey Devils.' … [Read more...] about Monday’s Sabres home game against Islanders postponed
Sabres working on being more decisive
'“I’d prefer killer instinct. Any 2-on-1 to me is decisive action, killer instinct and when you start looking east-west and not directly north, that’s more passive, this is maybe I want to make a pretty play, this is I want to score a goal and we want that.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres working on being more decisive
NHL announces postponement of Sabres game vs. Islanders on Dec. 27
'Buffalo's next scheduled home game is Wednesday, Dec. 29 against New Jersey.' … [Read more...] about NHL announces postponement of Sabres game vs. Islanders on Dec. 27
Sabres Mailbag: Is UPL here to stay? What should fans expect from Alex Tuch?
'The other side of this is Luukkonen's status as waivers-exempt. The Sabres want to get a longer look at Subban, and Dustin Tokarski could get claimed by another club. Goaltending depth is critical because of injuries and Covid-19. But Craig Anderson is making signs of progress, and I'd rather risk losing Tokarski on waivers than send Luukkonen to Rochester if he's shown he's … [Read more...] about Sabres Mailbag: Is UPL here to stay? What should fans expect from Alex Tuch?
Stadium study also outlines ideas for KeyBank Center upgrades
'The Populous study contains separate lists of "aspirational" and "functional" ideas for improvements at the arena. Leading the list of aspirational ideas was improving amenities at every level of the arena, followed by "differentiated seating" – meaning different options to appeal to different segments of the population.' … [Read more...] about Stadium study also outlines ideas for KeyBank Center upgrades
Sabres goalie prospect Devon Levi off to torrid start at Northeastern
'Levi, who has played every minute of every game, posted back-to-back shutouts in his first two NCAA appearances. His eye-popping statistics stand at or near the top of every major goaltending category. His six shutouts and .953 save percentage rank first in the NCAA, while his 13 wins and 1.33 goals-against average are third.' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie prospect Devon Levi off to torrid start at Northeastern